Break Concrete: Black Women At Work
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Break Concrete is a podcast show exploring the unique experiences of Black women professionals as they navigate race and gender in the workplace and break through the concrete wall to professional advancement.
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Building Inclusivity in the Tech Industry with Dr. Dede Tetsubayashi
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBIt’s no secret that the tech industry has a diversity problem. Dr. Dédé Tetsubayashi, a product equity, inclusion and tech ethicist, joins to discuss how the lack of representation within tech adversely impacts product equity and user experiences, and how tech companies can be more inclusive. Dr. Dédé also shares how she educates and empowers individuals, groups, and communities through incluu, a Black-woman-owned consultancy transforming organizations to be more inclusive in product design ...
The Immigrant Experience: Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact in the Workplace with Jackie Glenn
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 37.1 MBFrom a newly immigrated nanny to CEO, Jackie Glenn has embraced life’s challenges with boldness and humility, always being true to herself and giving back to those who come after her. It’s this commitment to helping others, which led Jackie to write her instructional biography, Lift As I Climb: An Immigrant Girl’s Journey Through Corporate America. Jackie discusses how she climbed her way up the corporate ladder and the character gems that brought her and other immigrants professional succes...
Overcoming Barriers to Career Advancement as a Woman of Color with The FLI Collective
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 45.7 MBWomen of color face unique gender and racial barriers to their professional advancement and are less likely to move into leadership roles. In today’s bonus episode, we speak to the women of The FLI Collective, a lifestyle podcast that deals with the experiences of being first generation and low income in academia. We examine some of these challenges and discuss strategies for advancing women of color, including when we should pursue stretch opportunities and how we lead and bring others alon...
Turning Your Side Hustle into Your Full Time Gig with Beth Diana Smith
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.2 MBStuck on how to turn your passion project into so much more? After more than a decade in accounting and finance at companies like Morgan Stanley, Viacom, and Johnson & Johnson, Beth Diana Smith left her six-figure salary and the corporate world to launch her own interior design firm, Beth Diana Smith Interior Design. Her style is modern and eclectic with luxurious finishes and custom furnishings. Above all, her work is client-centric as she helps each homeowner hone in on their own style and...
The Elusive Black Middle Class with Imari Smith
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBWith rising costs of living, steadily increasing debt, and stagnant wages, middle class Americans may find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. But is there even a Black middle class? Imari Smith, a doctoral student in Duke University’s Joint Program in Sociology and Public Policy, argues that the Black middle class is a “subaltern middle class”, just one tier of a marginalized group. The Black middle class has never reaped the benefits of their middle class status and continue to be subj...
Valuing the Work We Do: Black Women's Unpaid Labor with Dr. Nina Banks
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MBEvery year women perform thousands of hours and trillions of dollars of unpaid work. You’ve likely heard of the invisible daily household work women perform, but what about unpaid community activism performed by Black and Brown women? Dr. Nina Banks, an associate professor of economics at Bucknell University, argues that this collective activism places additional burdens on women of color that often go unrecognized and uncompensated. Through recognizing how Black women challenge racial oppre...
Discriminatory or Simply Burdensome? Workplace Dress Codes with Professor Stacy Hawkins
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.2 MBMany employers require their employees to follow workplace dress codes. Employers can regulate employees’ clothing, makeup, hairstyles, nails, and more. Your employer might even be able to regulate your weight. Although the line between discriminatory and simply burdensome may seem blurry, today, Professor Stacy Hawkins, Vice Dean and Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, joins to explain just how far a company dress code can go before crossing into unlawful discrimination. Find links an...
The Problematic Politics of Style and Gender Identity in the Workplace with Doreen Pierre
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.3 MBAfter spending over a year working from home, returning to the office and readjusting to your company dress code can be challenging. Today, Doreen Pierre, a Brooklyn based fashion writer, visual content creator, and events producer chats about how restrictive dress codes inhibit us from bringing our true Selves to work. Doreen’s work centers people of color and queer communities and has been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Virgin Media, DapperQ and more. Find links and show note...
Disrupting Patterns of Oppression in the Workplace with Dr. Maxine Davis
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MBAre you guilty of performative allyship? Today’s guest, Dr. Maxine Davis, a scholar, activist, and author, breaks down the pitfalls of performative allyship and how even well-meaning professionals can perpetuate oppression and social harms in the workplace. In early 2021, Dr. Davis authored an article in Nature Human Behavior, Anti-black practices take heavy toll on mental health. We chat about Dr. Davis’s own experiences with anti-black practices in the workplace and recommendations for a m...
Does Your Definition of Leadership Exclude Women of Color? with Dr. Marlette Jackson
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 35.8 MBFar too often, we operate in workplaces where women of color leaders are lacking. However, that’s not because women of color lack leadership skills. Nor is it because of a lack of interest. Break Concrete is kicking off Season 4 with Dr. Marlette Jackson, a scholar, diversity and inclusion consultant, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review article, Does Your Definition of Leadership Exclude Women of Color? Dr. Jackson interrogates common leadership values and norms and how they exclude...
Motherhood Comes in Many Different Forms with Tomi Akitunde
May 09, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBMotherhood and mothering can be complicated, but Tomi Akitunde has built a much needed resource for Black moms: mater mea also known as Black Mom Google. Tomi is an award-winning journalist who founded mater mea, the #1 destination for thoughtful, high quality content that celebrates, supports, and empowers Black moms. mater mea helps Black moms get the answers to their motherhood, life, and career questions through sincere storytelling, expert advice, and community. In today's Mother's Day ...
Deepening Our Inhales, Lessening Our Stress with Jasmine Marie
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBUnderstanding that Black women experience higher rates of chronic stress and anxiety, Jasmine Marie, a breathwork practitioner, founded black girls breathing, a safe space for Black women to nurture their mental, emotional, and spiritual health through guided meditation, breathwork, and community. In 2020, as racial tensions mounted and many Black women struggled with higher unemployment rates, increased childcare responsibilities, feeling less supported at work, and the devastating health i...
Confronting Biases within Philanthropy with Kishshana Palmer
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBIt’s no secret that problems around diversity, equity, and inclusion permeate all sectors, including the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Whether it’s disparate funding for Black and women-led organizations, failure to promote women of color to leadership, or foundations using money as a weapon to dictate the direction of organizational efforts, Kishshana Palmer breaks it all down. Kishshana is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with nearly two decades of experience in fundrais...
Tailoring Your Image with Krysta McGowan
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 29.1 MBDressing the part is only one step in your journey toward professional success. Equally important is understanding and controlling your image, which includes your communication, your personal brand, your wardrobe style, and more. In today’s episode, Krysta McGowan, the founder and visionary behind Critique Consulting, an image consulting firm, discusses how an image consultant can positively impact your career. Through Critique Consulting, Krysta provides services such as brand development, ...
BONUS - The Rise of Modest Fashion and the Black Women Behind It with Rayya Ansari and Sumayah Ansari
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MBCries for equal treatment and representation billow across all fields, including the fashion industry, and especially in the booming modest fashion industry. Yet, although Black women have made significant contributions (in fact, some may argue that they are the backbone of modest fashion), many go unrecognized and unseen. In today’s episode, sisters Rayya and Sumayah Ansari, join to discuss how they created spaces for themselves and other Black Muslim women in fashion. Rayya is a popular mo...
The (In)Visibility of Black Muslim Womanhood with Vanessa Taylor
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MB“As a Black Muslim woman, it gets very exhausting to exist in a world that projects onto you.” In this episode, Vanessa Taylor, a Philadelphia-based writer and the founder and editor-in-chief of the Drinking Gourd, a Black Muslim literary magazine, discusses the paradox of Black Muslim womanhood - being simultaneously hypervisible and invisible. Within that nuance, Black Muslim women carve out spaces where they embrace their multiple identities as Black, Muslim, and women while resisting the...
Selfishness - The Ultimate Act of Self Love with Dr. Marcuetta Sims
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41 MBFrom as early as childhood, we have been taught to be generous with our time and energy. Any hint of selfishness is frowned upon. Even with our careers, we learn that being a team player is critical to our success. Today, Dr. Marcuetta Sims, a licensed psychologist specializing in helping Black women and people from marginalized identities heal from trauma, develop a healthier sense of Self, and enhance their overall wellness, discusses the costs of this generosity. Dr. Sims has created an o...
Improving Health Outcomes with Black Doctors with Dr. Marilyn Gaston and Dr. Gayle Porter
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 44.7 MBResearch suggests that Black patients experience better health outcomes when treated by Black doctors. In today’s episode, Dr. Marilyn Gaston, a physician and researcher, and Dr. Gayle Porter, a clinical psychologist, join to chat about their trailblazing careers spent working to improve the physical and emotional health of families, especially those who are poor, minority, and underserved. They also share how they successfully build trusting relationships within communities of color. Drs. G...
This Is How Your Workplace Is Killing You with Bianca Shaw
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 51.6 MBRecognizing that traditional workspaces cause mental, physical, and financial harm for many Queer Transgender Black and Indigenous People of Color, Bianca Shaw, a Licensed Social Worker, co-founded TRIBE Co-Create, a cooperative business focusing on connecting Black and Brown small business owners, creatives, and doers in the Bronx, New York. Bianca has dedicated her career to amplifying the voices and power of marginalized communities and through TRIBE, she has created a healing space for t...
Navigating Being the Only in the Room with Latisha Roberson
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBIf you’re a woman of color, you have more than likely experienced being the “only” in a professional setting. Perhaps, you were the only woman in a male-dominated boardroom or the only person of color on your company’s professional staff. In today's episode, Latisha Roberson, a Human Resources Executive with over 18 years of experience developing and implementing talent programs for non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies, chats about some of the unique challenges of being an only...
Black Don't Crack and Other Tales They Told Us with Dr. Daphne Watkins
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBWe’ve all heard the expression “black don’t crack,” referring to Black women’s youthful appearance and ageless beauty. But underneath this beautiful exterior, Black women are aging much faster than their peers of other races. In today’s episode, Dr. Daphne Watkins, a Diversity and Social Transformation professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, chats about her experience as a young black female faculty member (who earned her PhD at age 24), and the stressors associated wi...
Finding Your Fulfilling Career with Dr. Tega Edwin
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 36.2 MBFeeling stuck in your career? Unclear about next steps? It’s 2021 and it’s time to find fulfillment in the work you do. Through Her Career Doctor, Dr. Tega Edwin helps women who are unhappy at work gain clarity about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career that allows them to live on purpose, thrive in their zone of genius, and get paid their true worth. Dr. Edwin has an extensive background in counseling, ranging from school counseling, mental health counseling, to career counseli...
Success is a Lifestyle, Not a Destination with Dr. Natalia Peart
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 34.9 MBAnxious about next steps in your career? Treading water financially? Can’t seem to achieve the right balance between personal and professional success? Frustrated over student loans accrued for that degree that was supposed to prepare you for life and everything else? Life can be unpredictable. Jobs can evaporate. After we’ve reached one pinnacle, there seems to be yet another challenge ahead. Break Concrete is kicking off Season 3 with the brilliant Dr. Natalia Peart, who is also the author...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth with Dr. Adia Gooden
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.4 MBDo you deal with being an only in the workplace? Do you regularly confront stereotypes about your gender or race? Do you find yourself balancing a hyper-competitive or unforgiving work environment? Workplace triggers making you feel like you are not good enough or do not belong abound. In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. Adia Gooden discusses what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up and holds you back from reaching professional success, and strategies that you can use to overcome impost...
Gatekeeping White Supremacy and Patriarchy with Danielle Slaughter
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MBAre you gatekeeping white supremacy and patriarchy without even realizing it? In this episode, Danielle Slaughter identifies three ways in which most people unintentionally serve as gatekeepers. Danielle is a doctoral student (on hiatus) in the Rhetoric and Composition program at Georgia State University, the founder of Mamademics, a blog sharing Danielle’s experiences navigating motherhood and academia, and the creator of Raising an Advocate, a social justice advocacy resource website. We d...
Championing Black and Brown Voices with Zakiyah Ansari
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 29.4 MBFor over 20 years, Zakyah Ansari has been a champion for Black and Brown voices. As Advocacy Director with the New York State Alliance for Quality Education, the leading organization working to fight for educational equity in New York State, Zakiyah knows that organizing is a long-term game. We chat about how Zakiyah built a career in organizing, how she drives and sustains momentum, and how she has secured a seat at the table for herself and other Black and Brown parents in state politics. ...
Moving Past Work. Connecting in Love with Dr. Erica Holmes.
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 38.9 MBWork is what you do to survive. It can’t be what you do to sustain or connect with your intimate partner. As a professional woman, you may constantly be chasing the elusive balance between work, home, and intimacy. In today’s Bonus Episode, Dr. Erica Holmes, a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, community consultant, and author of Dating With Purpose: A Single Woman’s Guide to Escaping No Man’s Land, talks in detail about how we can gain insights into our dating behaviors and practices...
Moving Past Work. Connecting in Love with Dr. Erica Holmes
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 38.9 MBWork is what you do to survive. It can’t be what you do to sustain or connect with your intimate partner. As a professional woman, you may constantly be chasing the elusive balance between work, home, and intimacy. In today’s Bonus Episode, Dr. Erica Holmes, a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, community consultant, and author of Dating With Purpose: A Single Woman’s Guide to Escaping No Man’s Land, talks in detail about how we can gain insights into our dating behaviors and practices...
Swivel Beauty: Catering to Black Hair with Jihan Thompson
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 25.7 MBImagine going to the hair salon and not having to endure painfully long waits. Imagine traveling anywhere in the world and finding a skilled stylist knowledgeable about your hair type and texture leaving you with beautiful healthy hair. Jihan Thompson left a successful career as a magazine writer and editor to found Swivel Beauty with her co-founder, Jennifer Lambert, to do just that. Swivel Beauty is a mobile app that enables women of color to discover and book the best stylist and salon f...
Charting Your Path to Corporate Success with Emily K. Graham
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 29.9 MBEmily K. Graham is a millennial on the rise. She is the first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, a public relations company. Previously, Emily served as FleishmanHillard's youngest Senior Vice President and Partner. By age 32, Emily had already charted a trailblazing career, leading communications efforts for companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, and Merrill Lynch. We discuss Emily's rapid rise in corporate, how she continues to #breakconcrete as a young Black w...
Mothering Black Children
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 44.1 MBLet's talk about the additional work and labor that goes into mothering Black children. In today's episode, I am joined by several brilliant professional Black women who are also mothers. They share their experiences navigating race and gender for themselves and their children and how they raise their children to show up, take up space in the world, and #breakconcrete. Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc025 Topics Covered: How to talk to your children about racia...
Shattering Traditions in Academia with Kimberly Mutcherson
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 38.7 MBHow do we change deeply-rooted traditions that were never intended to serve the interests of marginalized groups? Kimberly Mutcherson, the Co-Dean of Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ, represents a trifecta of firsts for Rutgers Law: the first African-American, woman, and LGBTQ individual in this role. She is an award-winning professor whose scholarship focuses on bioethics, reproductive justice, and family and health law. We discuss her leadership in a predominantly white male institution, d...
Prioritizing Black Women's Health with Ashlee Wisdom
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat impact does structural racism have on health outcomes for Black women? Ashlee Wisdom, a writer and healthcare professional, joins to discuss her mission to eliminate racial health disparities through her digital platform, Health in Her HUE. Health in Her HUE connects Black women to culturally competent healthcare providers and health content that centers Black women’s lived experiences. Earlier this year, Serena Williams, selected Ashlee and Health in Her Hue as part of her philanthropi...
Dealing with Racial Trauma (Emancipation from Mental Slavery) with Dr. Cheryl Tawede Grills
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 39.3 MB“We have to defy lies and embrace the truth of our humanity.” In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Tawede Grills, a clinical psychologist and the past president of the Association of Black Psychologists, joins to discuss how we can recognize and cope with racial stress and trauma at work and beyond. We talk about the impact that racial stress and trauma has on our mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as on our relationships with others, and how we can emancipate ourselves from ubiquitous ...
Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations with Erika Stallings
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 35.4 MBErika Stallings is no stranger to uncomfortable conversations. In fact, she invites them as she fearlessly confronts workplace and healthcare inequities and leads the dialogue around hereditary breast cancer for Black women. Erika is a writer, health advocate, and attorney. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, O Magazine, and NPR. Her most recent article appears in The Cut, Racism at My Job Literally Gave Me PTSD. We chat about Erika’s advocacy on behalf of Black...
Changing Careers and Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Hylton-Leckie
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MBReady to change your day to day? Jessica Hylton-Leckie shares how she left a career in law to pursue her passion to become an award-winning photographer, videographer, and home chef. Jessica is the CEO and creator of Jessica in the Kitchen, a food blog that focuses on sharing hundreds of nutritious, whole foods based delicious recipes. Her work has been featured on numerous websites and magazines, including Essence, delish, The Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and Yahoo! We chat about how Jessica ...
Protecting Black Girlhood with Ashley Sawyer and Damala Denny, Girls for Gender Equity
August 06, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBHow does centering the experiences of Black girls protect their innocence and childhood? In this Bonus Episode, Ashley Sawyer and Damala Denny from Girls for Gender Equity join to discuss GGE’s efforts. GGE is an inter-generational nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening local communities by creating opportunities for young women and girls to live self-determined lives. We explore how GGE works to dismantle systems of oppression in order to empower Black girls and help them #breakc...
Leadership in a Mission-Driven Organization with Anne Williams-Isom
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBHow does a Black female CEO create the learning environment for Black children to thrive? Anne Williams-Isom, the past CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone, talks about how she showed up and carried out HCZ’s mission to break the cycle of generational poverty in Central Harlem. We explore Anne’s role as CEO of an organization tasked with educating young people of color and how she, as a professional woman, raises her Black daughters to show up and break concrete. Find links and show notes at...
Beating the Odds with Chris-Tia Donaldson
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 29.8 MBAt every turn, Chris-Tia Donaldson has faced and passed life’s tests with grit and grace. She is the founder and CEO of the nationally-distributed beauty brand, Thank God It’s Natural, which manufactures natural hair and skin care products. She is a two-time Harvard graduate and also the author of This Is Only A Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me about Faith, Love, Hair and Business. We chat about Chris-Tia’s experience in corporate work settings as a Black female professional, how she culti...
Season 2 Teaser
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 3.21 MBBreak Concrete is back for a second season on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 with more discussions exploring how Black women navigate race and gender in the workplace. But we also take a more intimate look at how successful Black women got to where they are today. We will be releasing episodes every Tuesday starting next week. See you on Tuesday! Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc016/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakconcrete/ Twitter http...
Let's Talk About the B-word with the Black Women Working Podcast
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this Summer Special, we teamed up with our British sisters from the Black Women Working podcast and we're talking Bs: burnout, British work culture compared to the U.S., and Black Lives Matter. Black Women Working is a podcast show that highlights the workplace experiences of Black women in the U.K. We chat about how the current events ranging from remote work, coronavirus lockdowns, and racial unrest can lead to burnout, and how some of these issues are showing up and impacting Black wom...
Breaking Concrete: How Black Women Achieve Professional Success with Dr. Ella Bell Smith
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 41.9 MBWhat does it take to achieve professional success? In Episode 14, the Season 1 Finale, Dr. Ella Bell Smith, Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and nationally recognized managerial consultant and expert on women’s workplace issues, joins to share pearls of wisdom about how Black women break concrete. She is the co-author of the widely acclaimed book, Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity. We chat about a ra...
Capitalizing on Your Skills and Owning Your Expertise with Titilayo Tinubu Ali
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 33.1 MBIn Episode 13, Titilayo Tinubu Ali, founder of Own Your Expertise, discusses how she helps talented women kick start their businesses and live a life of freedom and independence. Own Your Expertise is a leadership program that helps professional women of color claim their voices, communicate their strengths, and step into greater visibility at work and beyond. Titilayo coaches emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to land their first clients, turn their first profits, and develop their personal...
Our Beauty Needs are Primary, Not Secondary with Shemika Harmitt
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 25.2 MBNo more foraging for the perfect foundation, bronzer, to accentuate your beautiful brown skin. In Episode 12, Shemika Harmitt, an accomplished beauty publicist, chats about her Indie brand, Prime Beauty Cosmetics. Since its launch, Prime Beauty has received an outpouring of support from celebrities and influencers such as Cardi B and Nyma Tang as the brand redefines beauty standards and offers inclusive products for women of color. We discuss inclusivity in the beauty industry, Shemika's jo...
The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear with Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 26.7 MB“There is no sin and shame in being anxious and fearful.” In today’s episode, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, a national award-winning psychologist, professor, and leading expert on anxiety disorders in African Americans, discusses how she helps Black women and girls overcome anxiety, panic, and fear. She is the author of the relatable, yet instructive book, Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. We discuss work-related stressors impa...
BONUS: It's About Damn Time (Finding Value in Being Underestimated) with Arlan Hamilton
May 28, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this Bonus Episode, Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, chats about how she got started in venture capital and her commitment to working with underrepresented founders. Backstage Capital is a seed investment fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by backing high-potential startup founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBTQ. Completely self-taught and lacking money and connections, Arlan has upended Silicon Valley, tapping into t...
What We Need to Tackle the Wealth Gap with Anne Price
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 25.7 MBLet’s talk about centering the needs of Black women. In this episode, Anne Price, the first woman president of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, talks about narrowing gendered racial wealth inequities. Spoiler alert: One way forward is to center Blackness. Anne breaks down various myths about the wealth gap and encourages us to reevaluate our thinking. We discuss Anne’s recent report, Don’t Fixate On the Racial Wealth Gap: Focus on Undoing Its Root Causes. Find li...
Taking Command of Your Finances with Ericka Young
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBLet’s talk about money. In Episode 8, Ericka Young, a recognized expert in financial coaching and the President and Founder of Tailor-Made Budgets, discusses practical tips for managing personal finance, including budgeting and debt reduction. She offers pragmatic advice for professional women and couples to get their finances in order. Ericka is also the author of the best-selling book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have. Find links and show notes at htt...
Leveraging Your Difference and Building a Career with Audacity with Jennifer McClanahan-Flint
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 33.1 MB“If you are Black, you are different and everybody sees your difference.” In this episode, Jennifer McClanahan-Flint, founder of Leverage to Lead Group and Programs, and executive career coach and career strategist, discusses how she helps ambitious women of color navigate workplace bias, compensation, and their trajectory to build careers with audacity, not apprehension. We explore how Jennifer works with women to leverage their difference, make strategic career choices, and more. Find l...
Fulfilling Your Purpose As A First Generation Professional with Rukayatu Tijani
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 32.8 MBIn Episode 6, I am joined by the audacious Rukayatu Tijani, creator of the First Generation Purpose Project, an initiative designed to help first generation professionals and entrepreneurs navigate life and career by utilizing their grit and tenacity. She is also the founder of Firm for the Culture, an exciting new virtual law firm providing trademark services for social entrepreneurs and innovative founders at flat fee accessible rates. We chat about Ruky’s journey navigating the politics o...